A: Yes. Super Hunts represent an additional chance to harvest an animal. If you draw a Super Hunt tag, you can also participate in a general season hunt (or a controlled hunt that you have drawn) as well as the Super Hunt or Super Hunt Combo. This applies to moose hunts as well. For more information ...

A: Thank you for your question regarding hunting over unlawful bear bait sites. Idaho Department of Fish and Game rules and regulations state: “No bait site may be located within two hundred (200) feet of any water (lake, pond, reservoir, year round free flowing spring and year round free flowing ...

A: We do not have online results for Landowner Appreciation Program tags. Results are mailed to successful applicants no later than August 15. A landowner may also contact the Regional office that they have registered property in to find out if they drew.

A: Yes. If you have controlled hunt tags for both deer and elk, in order for you to bowhunt during the general archery season, you would need to purchase a reduced price nonresident deer and a reduced price nonresidet elk tag.

A: No. Nonresident disabled American veterans with a disability rating of 40 percent or more by Veterans Affairs are eligible for nonresident DAV reduced fees for licenses and tags.
The nonresident DAV hunting with 3-day fishing license, $31.75, allows the nonresident disabled veteran to purchase ...

A: Deer hunters may choose either a regular or general deer tag or a white-tailed deer tag. The regular deer tag is valid for any hunt listed under “2014 Regular Deer Tag Seasons” on pages 15-19 and may be used to take a mule deer or white-tailed deer during those seasons.
The white-tailed deer tag ...

A: Thank you for your question on additions to legal archery equipment. The short answer is no there have been no changes in the archery regulations regarding the technology you mention. Each year the Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners have the option to add or restrict the equipment that hunters ...

A: No. Unlimited hunts are controlled hunts in which only those who apply during the first controlled hunt application period can obtain a tag. For more information on controlled hunts, see page 108-112 of the 2014 Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet.

A: Bag limits for Lake Coeur d'Alene are: you can keep 6 rainbow trout (no harvest of cutthroat trout); 6 bass - any size; 25 brook trout; 2 fall Chinook that are at least 20" in length; 15 kokanee; and 25 whitefish.
These limits are independent of each other, so you could legally have 79 fish in the ...

A: Yes, “red dot” sights are legal to hunt coyotes as well as big game animals. In 2007 the commission adopted a rule change that allowed the use of lighted reticles to aid those with poor eye sight. The rule reads it is unlawful to pursue or kill big game animals: With any electronic device ...

A: We can issue you a Nonresident DAV license in place of your lifetime license so you can receive reduced tag fees. However, you will need to send us a reminder each year so we know which license to issue to you.
If you have more questions, please contact our licensing section at 208-334-2592.

A: We manage fish and wildlife, but we also support Idaho State Department of Agriculture who lead our state's fight against invasive species.
Now to your question. Yes, you can legally bring firewood from Wisconson to Idaho for your campfire, however, we prefer you didn't. Transported with ...

A: Ok, nonresident children (under 14 years of age) can fish for free if they are with a licensed adult (resident or nonresident). All fish caught and reduced to possession count towards the licensed individual's daily bag limit. The only exception is, a nonresident youth can buy their own salmon ...

A: No, you don't need a Salmon Permit to fish in Lake Coeur d'Alene for Fall Chinook. The Salmon Permit is only required when fishing for anadromous (ocean-run) salmon. Land-locked salmon are treated like trout in most waters.

A: The short answer is yes you will need to tag the deer if you are keeping any part of it. While not common there are times when folks are unable to track down the animal they have mortally wounded prior to nightfall. In your case where you returned the following day and were able to locate the ...

A: Whether it is in season or out of season it would not be lawful for you to use your deer tag on a road kill animal. However, you can use the online salvage report and obtain a “salvage permit” that would allow you to legally salvage and retain all or part of the road kill animal in question. ...

A: No. We don't have a general deer tag so I assume you mean regular deer tag. You can only use your regular deer tag in "2014 regular deer tag seasons and units" listed on pages 15-19 in the brochure and may be used to take mule deer or whitetail deer during those seasons. There are many units ...

A: Are you looking for a general season mule deer hunt? Tags for those seasons go on sale December 1 for the next license year and can be purchased until the nonresident quota has been filled. (For this year, you can purchase now)
If you are looking for a controlled hunt, the first application period ...

A: Thank you for your question on additions to legal archery equipment. Each year the Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners have the option to add or restrict the equipment that hunters may legally use to pursue game. The restriction on expandable broadheads as you know dates back decades.
It would be ...

A: Great question the quick answer is Yes; if the purpose is for wildlife viewing only. However you have "spoiled" the area for deer and elk hunting activities.Deer and elk harvested over this "salted" area would be taken unlawfully. The area where the salt has been placed would be considered " ...

A: Thank you for your question and congratulations on catching a tagged fish. If you caught a tagged fish of harvestable size, we hope it was good eating!
When you catch a tagged fish, please report the tag using our Tag! You're It! program web page (go to fishandgame.idfg.gov, Fishing tab, Tagging ...

A: In 2010, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission considered adopting a Bonus Points system, but ultimately decided against the proposal. The Commission cited several reasons, including a lack of consensus among sportsmen. Here's a link to more information about the history of Bonus Points proposals ...

A: I hope you're not too disappointed, but there were never fish in the type of lakes you describe. Prior to the beginning of mountain lake stocking in Idaho, headwater barriers and subsurface flows prevented native fish species from reaching upper elevation mountain lakes. In the early 1900's ...

A: We do give away spawned-out salmon carcasses at our hatchery spawning locations - including Pahsimeroi. This practice actually started in the 1970's. We quit giving carcasses away once we started injecting adult salmon with erythomycin phosphate. Now that we've discontinued the injections, we ...

A: Military veterans are required to have Hunter Education to buy a hunting license if they were born on or after January 1, 1975 and they have not held a hunting license from Idaho or another state. The Hunter Education course includes the following subject areas.
Firearm handling and safety
Hunting ...

A: There are a number of ways. The BLM produces a nice set of maps covering most of Idaho. Also several GPS units have programs that will show you ownership. It is a good idea to be familiar with Idaho trespass law and posting requirements and carry a good map when hunting.

A: Great question! There are no restrictions on the use of lights while fishing or fishing hours, so the use of some type of spotlight would be allowable while bowfishing. However, “Chumming” is illegal for all species of fish. Idaho Code 36-902(e) states the following: “Unlawful fishing methods ...

A: Good question. We are in the process of redesigning our website and in the process we will have an entirely new webpage for trapping/furbearers with its own heading. There have been delays in the website process but it should be out within a few months. Thanks for your comment.

A: The salmon season in the upper Salmon River will close the evening of July 19th. We predict our harvest allocation will be reached by that date. The season lasted almost 4 weeks - which is a success compared to the average season length over the past 10 years.

A: the Pack River is a navigable water way, so you have full access to the river below the ordinary high water mark. The lower Pack River is public land, so there's plenty of land open to hunting/fishing/recreating.

A: On page 110 of the 2014 big game proclamations, we have the following statement.
Leftover Controlled HuntsSecond drawing: To ensure everyone has equal opportunity at leftover and unclaimed controlled hunt tags, there will be two drawings for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall black bear hunts. all ...

A: The age to hunt turkey has not changed and remains at 10 years of age. The age to hunt big game was changed with the new law that went into effect on July 1 of this year (2014). Based on the now current laws and the information you have provided, your son would not be able to hunt turkey until he ...

A: Allowing the original draw to stand was a difficult decision. It was Director Moore's decision to make and he explains why in an open letter to Idaho Sportsmen. Click here to read the letter: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/specialDraw/

A: Wild spring Chinook salmon are not included in the calculated harvest share for the various river reaches around Idaho because they are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act. We can only set seasons and harvest shares for hatchery-produced Chinook salmon.
In areas where the wild ...

A: Ducks are typically banded every year. As a member of the Pacific Flyway, Idaho has an obligation to band mallards to inform the Western Mallard model, which helps to determine waterfowl seasons. As a result, Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) staff band ducks, with an emphasis on mallards ...

A: We're talking "apples and oranges" when you mix the total number of Chinook coming over Bonneville Dam and Lower Granite with the angler sport harvest on the South Fork Salmon River.
First, lets talk about the numbers of fish coming over the dams. These numbers represent a mixture of fish ...

A: Director Moore feels that Fish and Game failed to clearly communicate eligbility requirements for the first Controlled Hunt draw causing much confusion among applicants. The information was included in three places in the 2014 Big Game Rules brochure, but there were other sections where it could ...

A: Free Fishing Day only allows a person who can possess a valid license to fish on that day without a license or a salmon permit. All other rules dealing with daily bag and possession limits, gear restrictions, etc. are still in effect.
Even though, you weren't required to record the adult salmon ...

A: Fall Chinook have been stocked in Deadwood Reservoir for many years to help control an over-population of kokanee. You typically need down-riggers in the summer to fish at a depth of 20+' with flashy type lures that mimic an injured fish. Call our Nampa Regional Office at 465-8465 and ask for ...

A: What you've heard is a fish-story. Only a salmon permit can be used to fish for and keep Chinook salmon from the Boise River.
Don't throw away your steelhead permit you bought this spring. If we stock steelhead in the Boise River around Thanksgiving time, it will be good for those stocked fish.

A: Every 3-years, we go to the public and solicit suggestions for changes to our fishing rules - and that process will begin in January 2015. This will be for new fishing rules that cover the time period of January 1, 2016 through December 30, 2018. Contact the Regional Fisheries Manager in our ...

A: Benjamin, Living with Wildlife in our backyards can be frustrating especially when they start helping themselves to the "fruits" of our labors. I would encourage you to contact your local Regional Office to determine who is your local Conservation Officer or Landowner Sportsman Coordinator to ...

A: The best thing to use is moline. It's a tough mesh material that holds the tuna (and other secret ingredients). Cut the moline into 3" by 3" squares, lay-in your bait, and gather the four corners. Tie the top of the ball off with thread or a fine string using a couple of half-knots to secure ...